Steve Hershey

Republican · Candidate for Maryland State Senate District 36 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate, 2011–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: slightly right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly right
GunsModerately right
Climate & energyModerately right

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Quick answers

What party is Steve Hershey?
Steve Hershey is running as a Republican.
Is Steve Hershey the incumbent?
Yes. Steve Hershey currently holds this office.
Who is Steve Hershey running against?
Nivek Johnson, for Maryland State Senate District 36.
Is Steve Hershey liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Steve Hershey is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Steve Hershey?
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